Massive fire breaks out at Michigan’s St Clair Power Plant
A generation unit at the St Clair Power Plant, in East China Township, Michigan, has caught fire. Witnesses say explosions were heard.
The coal-fired power plant in eastern Michigan's St. Clair County became engulfed in flames at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The DTE Energy management has issued a statement, saying that its employees have been evacuated and there are “no known” injuries.
Flames coming from @DTE_Energy plant in China Township look intense. pic.twitter.com/WiIALoELmH
— Jay Towers (@JayTowers) August 12, 2016
@BlogsofWar DTE power plant explosion/fire in Michigan is getting RU attention online pic.twitter.com/0LxYp5AVSq
— E Heintz (@Heintz_e) August 12, 2016
Firefighters rushing to fill pumper truck battling DTE power plant fire. pic.twitter.com/AbqTSlz09m
— Curtis Jackson (@cjacksonwxyz) August 12, 2016
Eyewitnesses told Fox2 Detroit that they could heard explosions and that the fire could be seen from about 3 miles away.
DTE across the river on fire. Hope all employees are safe. #Michiganpic.twitter.com/exUPwQgoGP
— Tonia Barr (@barr_tonia) August 12, 2016
A video shot from the air showed clouds of dark smoke billowing over the facility as firefighters struggled to put down the fire.
Flames covering almost the entire roof of the building could be seen coming from under the roofing in one close-up shot.
DTE power plant in East China, MI right now pic.twitter.com/xMyiHKJu0s
— Kimberly Shonk (@riverrat5757) August 12, 2016
